Niccolo Ortega English 12/02/12 Armed Forces Any of you like partying? Having the time of your life using drugs and alcohol? If so then the military is not for you. On a serious note‚ do you ever wonder what you would do after college? Even with a college degree? We are all aware of the shortage of jobs and now-a-days college degree aren’t enough. Well in the military‚ entering with a college degree gives you a higher rank. Being in the military also gives you good pay‚ good benefits and a
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In any organization‚ a clear-cut hierarchy of personnel is necessary to ensure that things run smoothly at all levels. The armed forces is no exception. For thousands of years‚ military forces worldwide have maintained a strict structure of rank to ensure smooth operations and the maintenance of order in stressful environments. In fact‚ rank structure is one of the most defining characteristics of an organized military and serves a number of purposes. In order to build and maintain this discipline
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Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is the military wing of the Colombian Communist Party that was formed in 1964 after Castro’s Cuban revolution. FARC’s ideological goal is to overthrow the democratic government of Colombia and replace it with a Communist regime. The group supports Marxist-Leninist theory of redistribution of wealth by seizing it from the wealthy and giving it to the poor. Also‚ FARC opposes U.S. influence in Colombia
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The M240B Joseph Carlson The M240B is belt-fed‚ gas operated medium machine gun that fires a 7.62x51mm NATO round. It weighs 27.6 pounds‚ has a length of 49.7 inches‚ (The barrel having a length of 24.8 inches) a width of 4.7 inches‚ a height of 10.4 inches‚ and has a maximum range of 3‚725 meters. The maximum effective range of this weapon is 800 meters while mounted on a bipod‚ and 1‚100 meters while mounted on a tripod. Rounds leaving the muzzle of the M240B have a velocity of 2‚800 feet per
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United States Armed Forces The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States of America. They are composed of the Army‚ Air Force‚ Coast Guard‚ Navy‚ and the Marine Corps. Each branch plays a unique role in the security of America. Whether the country is participating in a conflict or developing the weapons of tomorrow‚ the freedom of America is protected by these branches. The Army‚ Navy‚ and Air Force represent the largest of the five branches‚ each having their own
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Joining the Armed Forces The Modernization of the Military The military of today is in no way like that of a century‚ or even three decades ago. The threats to the national environment have been greatly exacerbated by the heightening of the “war on terror” and international situation as a result thereof. The armed forces are seeking to adapt to the growing trends of globalization‚ challenges to national sovereignty‚ the relocation of political authority to transnational
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that their joining will degrade the moral of these forces and that a women’s nature could hold them back or withdraw them from their service. All these stereotypes and misconceptions date back many years. Women weren’t allowed to do many things and this issue started to lessen and years went by but it was a very long process for people to finally realize that it was okay. There are still some that find no point for women to join the armed forces and continue to believe these misconceptions and continue
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The Indian Navy’s Facebook incident has again brought into light the subject of serving defence officers and the use of internet. Though not in favour of making cyberspace free for uninhibited travel‚ I feel that the issue needs to be tackled in a holistic manner by maintaining an adequate amount of discretion but at the same time not losing touch with the necessities of modern life. Press reports suggest that some kind of action is in the offing against the naval officers involved in the
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The Reliable Reserve Force Augmenting the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Regular Force Republic Act 7077‚ otherwise known as “Citizen Armed Force or Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act”‚ was enacted in 27 June 1991 prompting the organization and development of the Reserve Force. Under this act‚ the Reserve Component‚ is mandated to provide the base for the expansion of the AFP Regular Force in the events of war‚ invasion or rebellion; to assist in relief and rescue during disasters
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines in the Politics of Today “Now the general is the bulwark of the State; if the bulwark is complete at all points; the State will be strong; if the bulwark is defective‚ the State will be weak” - Sun Tzu (Giles‚ 1910). I. Introduction The year 1986 opened the door to a new era of military interventions in Philippine politics. The EDSA People Power Revolt showcased a total makeover in the Armed Forces of the Philippines’
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